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The Bias Cut Explained: Why Vionnet's 45-Degree Revolution Changed the Silhouette Forever
The bias cut, a technique of cutting fabric at a 45-degree angle to the grain, transforms rigid textiles into fluid, body-skimming garments. Madeleine Vionnet revolutionized fashion by applying this method to entire dresses, freeing women from corsetry and establishing a new standard for silhouette and comfort.
Élise Dubois·October 24, 2026